Kidnapping Without Hostages - Virtual Kidnapping and the Dark Road Ahead

Explore the emerging threat of virtual kidnapping and Human Process Compromise (HPC) in this 30-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into new extortion techniques that blend technology and traditional crime, where targets are taken offline through technical means or social engineering, followed by ransom demands to their relatives. Gain insights into this growing trend of cybercrime, its potential impact, and the dark road ahead for online security. Learn from security experts Craig Gibson and Vladimir Kropotov as they discuss the evolution of these attacks and their implications for individuals and organizations.

Kidnapping Without Hostages: Virtual Kidnapping and the Dark Road Ahead